Easy Make Ahead Recipes for Fourth of July
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Easy, make-ahead recipes for your Fourth of July party, Red White & Blue celebrations and summer cookouts. Feed your people tasty food without spending all day in the kitchen.
I think the Fourth of July is like the Thanksgiving of summer. Or is that just me?
I stay away from fancy food recipes on the Fourth, opting to prepare simple, family favorite foods. It’s most likely because I don’t want to spend all day in a hot kitchen. It’s more fun to grab a cool drink & join the party. You agree, right?!
If you need a few simple recipes for your upcoming holiday meal, you’ve come to the right place. The Fourth of July Recipe Round-Up includes sides, main dish, dessert and drink recipes that will have you in and out of the kitchen in no time. Most dishes can be made ahead of the big day, freeing up more time to celebrate.
Have a safe & wonderful Fourth!
If you’ve got party leftovers, check out these Easy Ways to Use Leftover Party Food.
Originally published on 7/1/15, updated on 6/27/19 and 6/17/21
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Easy Make Ahead Recipes for Fourth of July
Serve these make ahead recipes at your next patriotic party.
MAKE AHEAD SIDE DISHES
The bright flavors of this pasta salad pair well with most proteins.
Serve with tortilla or corn chips.
Pasta salads are perfect party foods because you can feed a large group without busting the budget. This version includes tender pasta, crisp veggies, creamy cheese and a tasty vinaigrette dressing.
a classic summertime dish. Crunchy broccoli, sweet-tart dried cranberries, BACON and a lightened dressing – yum!
Can be served warm or at room temperature.
EASY MAIN DISH RECIPES
Make tasty pulled pork in a fraction of the time you'd spend making it the traditional manner.
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Everyone loves Sloppy Joes! Skip the canned sauce and make it from scratch with this easy recipe.
perfect for parties, this recipe feeds a crowd and uses the slow cooker). Serve on buns for an easy buffet-style meal.
SWEET TREATS AND DESSERTS
A fun patriotic riff on the classic poke cake recipe. don't skip the easy homemade frosting!
This recipe is easy enough your kids can help.
Filled with festive semi-homemade treats, berries and candies this dessert board is sure to please your guests.
Bursting with cherry flavor, these bars can be made the day before.
With just TWO ingredients, this recipe couldn’t be any easier. Serve with your favorite fruits for a quick appetizer or snack.
Serve with the meal or as a dessert - you're call.
EASY DRINK RECIPES
Fun red, white and blue drinks everyone will enjoy.
So refreshing on a hot day.
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